Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Please note: Shortlisting for this post will take place on 1st December 2025 & Interviews will be Face to Face

We are recruiting Care Support Workers for our adult inpatient neuro rehabilitation ward. We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.

Lascelles ward is a 13 bed mixed sex ward specialising in providing inpatient rehabilitation for adults living with a variety of neurological conditions such as head injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, motor neurone disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome and patients who have suffered strokes.

Main duties of the job

• Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
• You will maintain the patient’s dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.
• Our Care Support Workers have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required
• You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient’s journey.

Our Care Support Workers are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.o Early – 07:15 to 15:15o Late – 12:15 to 20:15hrso Night – 19:45hrs to 07:45hrso Long Day – 07:15hrs to 20:15h

About us

Harrogate and District (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the (Company Name - Subscribers only), where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3355R-A

Job locations

Lascelles Neuro rehab Unit

Highgate Park,

Harrogate

HG1 4PA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Annie Moran via email Annie.Moran1@(Company Name - Subscribers only).net Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Annie Moran via email Annie.Moran1@(Company Name - Subscribers only).net

Person Specification

Overall application quality

Essential

• Overall application / supporting information quality

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or Care certificate with relevant experience
• Previous experience of working in healthcare setting
• Moving and Handling Certificate
• Basic Life Support Certificate

Desirable

• Previous rehabilitation experience

Person Specification

Overall application quality

Essential

• Overall application / supporting information quality

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care or Care certificate with relevant experience
• Previous experience of working in healthcare setting
• Moving and Handling Certificate
• Basic Life Support Certificate

Desirable

• Previous rehabilitation experience